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2004 Jaguar S-TYPEProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 25 owner complaints about the 2004 Jaguar S-TYPE, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

2004 Jaguar S-TYPE
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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years62% below the S-TYPE median · #5 of 7 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints258 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage78kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 5, 2020. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Jaguar S-TYPE has problems

25 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train70
Vehicle speed control51
Engine and engine cooling53
Service brakes, hydraulic41
Electrical system42
Parking brake42
Exterior lighting21
Steering20
Visibility11
5 other systems52

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2004 Jaguar S-TYPE recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Parking brake

Recall 04V-488 · Oct 7, 2004 · 30,181 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE AND MAY CAUSE REAR WHEEL "LOCKUP" AT ANY ROAD SPEED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jaguar.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other S-TYPE year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the S-TYPE median. How we score

'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2004 Jaguar S-TYPE safety ratings

2004 Jaguar S-Type 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What S-TYPE owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THIS VEHICLE HAS ISSUES WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT RESPONDING PROPERLY TO THE COMPUTER AND NEEDS TO BE REPROGRAMMED IN THIS MODEL, ALSO THE PARKING BRAKES DO GET MIXED UP AND IF YOU PUT THE GEAR CONTROL IN DRIVE IT GOES INTO REVERSE AND THE PARKING BRAKE DEFAULT LIGHT…
Complaint 11337514 · Jul 5, 2020 · 66,211 miles
WHILE ON THE EXPRESSWAY WHILE COMING TO A STOP MY CAR SWITCHED INTO REVERSE ON ITS OWN WHILE IT WAS IN THE DRIVE.THE CAR BEGAN TO DRIVE BACKWARDS ALMOST CAUSING A MAJOR CRASH ON I64 EAST IN VIRGINIA. THIS NEARLY RESULTED IN ME LOSING MY LIFE AS WELL AS PASSENGERS AND OTHER DRIVERS. THE CAR ALSO HAS…
Complaint 11010580 · Jul 25, 2017 · 151,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JAGUAR S-TYPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT UP AND THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN AND TRANSMISSION FAILED…
Complaint 10724476 · Jun 10, 2015 · 100,000 miles

Own a 2004 S-TYPE?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.